Most of the sequels are forgettable as they suffer from repetitive storylines and flat-out corny gimmicks.
But wedged between some of those entries lies one that bears a shining star.
Many A-listers get their start in horror, usually with a small role leading to an on-screen death.
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Her role as Grace Rhodes presents her asa hero in more ways than one.
Its also worth noting that the word corn isnt uttered at all.
Cool, smart heads prevail in horror cinema.
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In terms of visual horror,The Gatheringboasts some pretty creative kills and more overt supernatural elements.
The resurrected villain doesn’t get his hands dirty but rather controls weapons via telekinesis.
His kill count isnt astounding,but the quality of the kills are.
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Farm hand tools are utilized by nearly everyone in a surprisingly inventive fashion.
One character has their skull impaled by a throttling sickle.
Other victims get pinned down by a pitchfork and their fingers lobbed off with a serrated blade.
Another is cut in half by a barreling gurney.
Acid rain even makes an appearance near the climax.
For 1996,the visual effects were beautifully and gruesomely executed.
At its heart is homicidal horror, but still leaves room for supernatural mystery and family drama.
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